FCAT invades little brains
You know FCAT training has your child brainwashed when she starts insulting people in well-organized essays.
I'm going to change the name of the insulted, to protect her from knowing. But here's what my six-year-old first-grader said yesterday in the car. She was talking out loud, but to herself I suppose.
"I hate Shanna. She's a horrible person. First, she has the worst cafeteria manners. Next, she's the meanest person in the world. And last, she's a bad person. In conclusion, I hate Shanna.''
I wasn't sure whether to be impressed, or horrified.
I've told her it's not right to "hate'' anyone. But I do want her to pass the FCAT!
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